Server virtualisation is the process where a physical server is divided into multiple unique, isolated and independent virtual servers through a software application.

It is cost-effective and provides web hosting services that effectively utilise the existing IT infrastructure resources since each virtual server can run its own applications and operating system.

This process eliminates server complexity, increases its ability and swiftly deploys workload which results in increased application performance.

Network virtualisation is the process of abstracting network resources to consolidate multiple physical networks or divide one into separate, independent virtual networks.

Through network virtualisation software, network administrators can move virtual machines across different domains without reconfiguring the physical network and achieve greater operational efficiency.

Network virtualisation allows organisations to accelerate their transformation by automating and simplifying many of the manual processes that go into running a data centre network and managing and securing the cloud.

Storage virtualisation is a process where the physical storage from multiple network storage devices is grouped to look like a single storage device. It is also known as cloud storage and involves abstracting and covering the internal functions of a storage device.

Storage virtualisation improves storage utilisation and management in a heterogeneous IT environment. Automated management of storage also allows for better availability and estimation of downtime.

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) hosts desktop environments over a centralised server and delivers them to endpoint devices, allowing clients to connect remotely to their desktop operating system environment. The central server hosting the virtual desktops can be managed on premises or in the cloud.

VDI empowers remote work and productivity as it allows users to operate their virtual desktop from their endpoint device, accomplishing tasks on their network without the required resources present locally.

An application delivery network (ADN) is a cluster of services deployed simultaneously over a network to provide availability, security, visibility and acceleration from internet application servers to end users.

Comprising WAN optimization controllers (WOCs) and application delivery controllers (ADCs), an ADN delivers a suite of technologies over a network to optimise application performance.

ADNs streamline and accelerate operations, improve network latency and security, and provide a better user experience.

A content delivery network (CDN) is a group of geographically distributed networks of interconnected proxy servers and their data centres. These servers work in conjunction and allow for the quick transfer of assets needed to provide quick delivery of internet content.

CDNs reduce bandwidth costs, improve website security and performance and also increase content availability and redundancy.

A private cloud is cloud computing that is used exclusively for a particular business that can be hosted on-premise or by a third-party service provider. A hybrid cloud, on the other hand, is cloud computing that combines on-site infrastructure or private cloud with public cloud.

Private clouds make it easy for an organisation to customise its resources to meet specific requirements. Hybrid cloud platforms give organisations more control and greater flexibility, increased deployment options, security, compliance and scalability while being cost-effective.

Graphics processing unit (GPU) virtualisation enables virtual machines to reap the benefits of a GPU to allow for a better user experience.

Leveraging the benefits of increased manageability and security, GPU virtualisation can also aid the operations of computer-intensive server workloads like data science, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.